Animal Adaptations

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What is Animal Adaptation?

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Animal adaptation is the process by which animals change over time to better survive in their environment.

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What is Camouflage?

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Camouflage is a way that animals blend in with their surroundings to avoid being seen by predators.

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What is Mimicry?

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Mimicry is when one animal copies the appearance or behavior of another animal to protect itself from predators.

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What is Learned Behavior?

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Learned behavior is a skill or action that an animal learns from its parents or environment.

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What is Instinct Behavior?

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Instinct behavior is a natural behavior that animals are born with, like a baby turtle crawling to the ocean.

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Why do some animals change color with the seasons?

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Some animals change color to blend in with their surroundings, helping them avoid predators.

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What is an example of an animal that uses camouflage?

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A chameleon uses camouflage to hide from predators by changing its color.

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What is an example of mimicry in animals?

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The viceroy butterfly looks like the toxic monarch butterfly to avoid being eaten by predators.

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How do animals learn behaviors from their parents?

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Animals learn behaviors by watching and imitating their parents, like how baby leopards learn to hunt.

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What is migration?

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Migration is the seasonal movement of animals from one place to another for food or breeding.